Published: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 6:53 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 6:53 a.m.

The owners of a restaurant new to the Hendersonville dining scene are welcoming the warmer weather as they plan luaus and other outdoor activities for customers in the upcoming months.

Aaron Dean and Grant Bullington opened Cabana Beach Restaurant, Tiki Bar and Catering Company in the fall.

“We focus on comfort food,” Dean said of his family-oriented restaurant. “We are here for the flavor.”

Popular items include the double-decker Cabana Burger and bacon-wrapped tatter tots, and the menu includes entrees such as prime rib and grouper filet, he said.

Dean and Bullington brought the beach-themed restaurant in November to the 300 Freeman St. location that was once Patron Mexican Restaurant.

Dean said they plan to put sand on the grassy area near the outdoor porch to replicate a beach where patrons can enjoy games like the popular bean-bag toss known as Cornhole.

“The deck will be an asset,” Dean said of the 40-seat outdoor area. “It's not the beach, but maybe you will feel like you are at the beach.”

The Cabana Beach business partners are familiar with the club scene after owning Club 121 in Hendersonville for four years. They are bringing that experience to Cabana Beach on Friday and Saturday nights for music and dancing with a DJ.

Dean said he doesn't stray from the restaurant's main focus, despite the entertainment amenities at Cabana Beach.

“It is all about the food,” he said.

Cabana Beach has daily food and drink specials and is open from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For information on private parties, luncheons, catering and more, call 828-696-4445.

<p>The owners of a restaurant new to the Hendersonville dining scene are welcoming the warmer weather as they plan luaus and other outdoor activities for customers in the upcoming months.</p><p>Aaron Dean and Grant Bullington opened Cabana Beach Restaurant, Tiki Bar and Catering Company in the fall.</p><p>“We focus on comfort food,” Dean said of his family-oriented restaurant. “We are here for the flavor.”</p><p>Popular items include the double-decker Cabana Burger and bacon-wrapped tatter tots, and the menu includes entrees such as prime rib and grouper filet, he said.</p><p>Dean and Bullington brought the beach-themed restaurant in November to the 300 Freeman St. location that was once Patron Mexican Restaurant.</p><p>Dean said they plan to put sand on the grassy area near the outdoor porch to replicate a beach where patrons can enjoy games like the popular bean-bag toss known as Cornhole.</p><p>“The deck will be an asset,” Dean said of the 40-seat outdoor area. “It's not the beach, but maybe you will feel like you are at the beach.”</p><p>The Cabana Beach business partners are familiar with the club scene after owning Club 121 in Hendersonville for four years. They are bringing that experience to Cabana Beach on Friday and Saturday nights for music and dancing with a DJ.</p><p>Dean said he doesn't stray from the restaurant's main focus, despite the entertainment amenities at Cabana Beach.</p><p>“It is all about the food,” he said.</p><p>Cabana Beach has daily food and drink specials and is open from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For information on private parties, luncheons, catering and more, call 828-696-4445.</p><p>Reach Schulman at 828-694-7890 or mark.schulman@blueridgenow.com.</p>